Quantitative Validation Analyst - Financial Models & AI

LGBT Great; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Edinburgh is looking for a Quantitative Financial Analyst - Development Validation. The successful candidate will bridge financial theory and practice, ensuring the accuracy of financial analytics. Key responsibilities include developing models using Python or R, creating test cases, and resolving discrepancies. Ideally, you should have a master's degree in a related field and strong analytical skills. This role offers a collaborative international work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in model validation or quantitative analysis.
• Master's degree in a relevant field like Financial Engineering.
• Strong understanding of Financial Risk Models and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Review financial analytics requirements and design testing strategies.
• Develop financial model prototypes using Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Create test cases for financial model validation.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial model development

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Financial Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

A leading financial services company in Edinburgh is looking for a Quantitative Financial Analyst - Development Validation. The successful candidate will bridge financial theory and practice, ensuring the accuracy of financial analytics. Key responsibilities include developing models using Python or R, creating test cases, and resolving discrepancies. Ideally, you should have a master's degree in a related field and strong analytical skills. This role offers a collaborative international work environment.